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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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I was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Gladwin County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gladwin County is $4,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $4,324 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Gladwin County, MI
$4,402/mo
$5,548/mo
$4,756/mo

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, vs. state and national averages

Gladwin County, MI
$4,402/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,402/mo
$5,790/mo

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,319/mo
Studio
$4,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,957/mo

Senior living costs in Gladwin County vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gladwin County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGladwin County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,402/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,790/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gladwin County, MI:$4,402/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gladwin County, MI:$5,790/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gladwin County, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gladwin County, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gladwin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gladwin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gladwin County

Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI

5.0
The staff and management team at Shields Comfort Care welcomed my mother with open arms. They are attentive to her needs. I love that the staff have become like family. If anyone is looking for a forever home for their loved ones, I highly recommend Shields Comfort Care.

Gladwin County review score based on 17 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 17 reviews of 2 Gladwin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gladwin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Gladwin County review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Gladwin County, MI2 facilities
9.3
Midland, MI8 facilities
9.0
Clare, MI3 facilities

Gladwin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gladwin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gladwin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gladwin County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gladwin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.6%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.6%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.6%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gladwin County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gladwin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gladwin County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gladwin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.7%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gladwin County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gladwin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.1%
37%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gladwin County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gladwin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gladwin County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.1%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.1%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gladwin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gladwin County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gladwin County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 92 assisted living facilities near Gladwin County, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Gladwin County, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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